Steven MacLean suffered the elbow injury following an innocuous challenge with Iain Davidson

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ST JOHNSTONE striker Steven MacLean admits his derby delight quickly turned into despair when he suffered one of the most painful injuries of his career at Dens Park on Saturday.

The 30-year-old sealed a 3-1 win over Tayside rivals Dundee when he headed home his side’s third in the second half.

It was the perfect way to mark his SPL debut for Saints after netting twice in the League Cup win over Queen’s Park just four days earlier.

But MacLean was soon suffering as he dislocated his elbow in a clash with Iain Davidson and was stretchered off. He will see a specialist today and hopes to be missing for weeks rather than months.

MacLean said: “I have suffered a few injuries during my career but that was right up there with the most painful.

“The elbow just popped out when I fell. It was a bit of a nightmare. Hopefully the specialist will have some good news.”

MacLean looks set to miss the weekend clash with St Mirren and Perth No.2 Tommy Wright insists he will be a big loss. He said: “It’s a blow. Steven looks like a natural finisher and has a lot of talent.”